Cu Chulainn
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21 minutes ago, Bobcat1 said:
I haven’t read where any posts were directed negatively towards the kids or coaches. AAW or myself would have deleted those post(s) immediately.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe Ch Chu was making references to the fans on this board who were predicting a Kountze win and some predicting a large margin.Since I haven’t lived in the area in over ten years, this was the first time I’ve been in the OF gym to watch the boys play in probably a good 10+ years. The game was awesome! Both teams played really well and with great sportsmanship. I hope I can be at next one between the two.
Correct, I was 100% addressing negative comments about how bad Orangefield would get beaten on this post. The boys used it as motivation and played a great game against a great opponent. Brought up margin of victory because it is what some folks used to figure their own lines on the game. Just meant our boys have more fire power than what is shown on the scoreboard in some cases.
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2 hours ago, Sports86 said:
Just to be clear, I'm not "y'all" as in being a Kountze fan. I'm from Orangefield, had 3 kids graduate from Orangefield, all 3 played sports at Orangefield. You spoke on the behalf of yourself, the coaches, the boys and the community of Orangefield, not sure why you felt the need to do so. As I stated, all that needed to be said was great job Bobcats, the rest of your comments is not Orangefield. Your son is a great player, let him be great on his on accord.
James 4:10 "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
Matthew 5:38 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and a tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn them the other cheek also."
6 hours ago, Cu Chulainn said:We play the the game the right way, we want our boys to understand compassion and empathy for their opponents. So you couldn't score a 100 points on your opponents, that means you show compassion and empathy. Who are you to PAST JUDGEMENT on these coaches and players. All you had to say was great job Bobcats, all the rest of that crap was ridiculous.
Yes ma'am, it was your previous comment above in bold that led me to believe you were from Kountze. Im sorry I have upset you, but this is a sports blog where a lot of things get said, where we all have to "turn the other cheek". The negative comments on this very blog were printed and hung (not by me and I had no knowledge until my son sent me a pic of it) on our players lockers as motivation! They were one of the biggest reasons they were so dialed in last night, so we thank the haters for that!
In my initial statement, notice I said, "To all the haters" and that showed who I was addressing, which wasn't you. It was simply to say that a challenge was issued, our boys accepted and delivered.
I do apologize for upsetting you ma'am, but please know I felt I was being as respectful as possible when talking about how proud we are of our team.
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25 minutes ago, Sports86 said:
So if you are not saying Kountze don't respect their opponents, than what are you saying.
We play the the game the right way, we want our boys to understand compassion and empathy for their opponents. So you couldn't score a 100 points on your opponents, that means you show compassion and empathy. Who are you to PAST JUDGEMENT on these coaches and players. All you had to say was great job Bobcats, all the rest of that crap was ridiculous.
#GodDontMakeMistakes
We have had several games that we were scored near 50 at half, but let off the gas. It wasn't a shot, its just pointing out who our boys are and how their coaching staff leads them. Actions always speak louder than words, so we choose to represent ourselves that way.
I have read over and over again on these threads how it was "personal for Kountze this year and they were sending a message". I read how Kountze would have killed us the first game "but they just had an off night shooting". Nobody cares about all that bull. We just know what we got and believe in our boys, we know what they are made of!
It's nothing personal, and if yall had 40 pieced us then I wouldn't have been able to say a word, but the fact is yall didn't, so these boys don't have to take a backseat to that crap anymore. They played yall down to the wire in two close games and ended up splitting 1/2 with yall. This is an actual sample and says what we were capable of in District even if the scores didn't reflect it on the point differential.
Our boys and Coaches deserve the same credit for winning tonight and playing the game the way they do, that yall would have gotten if yall had beaten us playing the game the way yall do!
Life is about choices, and our lives are a reflection of the choices we have previously made, nothing more, nothing less ..............
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Guys, it wont let me "like" anymore posts tonight but I really appreciate the kind words about our son! He is special and I love the big games because it gives him the opportunity to put that on display! I have always told him, "cream rises to the top" and he always has, so it is what it is! Great talent on both sides of the ball and great coaching as well, but we knew what we had, and knew what our boys are capable of. They are brothers and we are all family! If you are going to go into battle, make it be with folks you love!
To all the haters, humble pie is best served cold and that is exactly what happened tonight! We dont run it up on folks because that isnt who we are. We play the game the right way with respect for our opponents. Not saying Kountze doesnt respect their opponents, but we dont care what our average points per game is or even average margin of victory. We care about the win loss column, but want our boys to understand compassion and empathy for their opponents. Coach Whitmire and his staff are teaching more than basketball!
Ghost put on an MVP performance in tonights game as well as Game 1, but what Im most proud of is how when is brother Mason Donald form Kountze went down he asked our trainer to go to his locker and get his pickle juice, he ran that over to Kountze's bench during the timeout! Proud of my dawg for loving his brother and knowing some things are bigger than basketball.
So proud of all of these young men, Orangefield and Kountze! Seeding Game Im sure will be another barn fire! I'D LOVE TO PLAY THAT ONE IN WOS'S NEW ARENA AND SHOW SOME LOVE TO THEM!
- BADSANTA and TexasBoy89
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Guys, girls, we can't thank you enough for all of the positivity on this thread! I promise you I show him everything that is said, some for encouragement, and then some of the other threads to fuel his fire, lol!
Just please know that over the years folks haven't always been too kind because its easier to spread negativity and dog someone else rather than actually go and outwork them. We have learned to really embrace those that show support, because those kinds of genuine folks are very rare in today's World!
We sincerely thank you! May God bless you all!
- TexasBoy89, catfever and TxHoops
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15 hours ago, TxHoops said:
I’ve only been following 25 years and change. But assuming the good Lord keeps him healthy, I can’t imagine he won’t end up being the best to lace em up during my time here. Remarkable he’s only a sophomore.
Thank you so very much! That really means a lot coming from you because you know the game, and I promise you I mean that!
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1 hour ago, TexasBoy89 said:
I’ll bet he sets an all time scoring record there for Orangefield. The kid can flat out ball!
We really appreciate you saying that sir. He has worked real hard and is on pace so that is a real possibility. Honestly, he tells me, "Daddy, I want to put banners on the wall and win! The points are just a bonus." I'm super proud that his goal is to win and just let the personal accolades come naturally. When you hit goals while doing things the right way, they seem to mean that much more.
Thank you all again for the kind words!
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1 hour ago, Bobcat1 said:
Congrats!
Thank you sir!
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20 minutes ago, setxathlete14 said:
Congratulations pops and kiddo.. no easy feat there.
Thank you sir!
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58 minutes ago, Coach 01 said:
From an offensive stand point, neither team shot it well in first matchup. I would guess Kountze shot 20% from the field, maybe less.
Yes sir, as a team we didnt shoot it well either. Both teams were playing very good defense and closing out quickly limiting the number of open looks. I believe Game #2 comes down to who can take care of the ball and whose supporting cast can settle in under the bright lights to help put points on the board, just like Game #1 did.
In Game #1 Scales (7/12 - 21pts) and Wrinkle (7/13- 15pts) had 36 of the 46 points Orangefield scored, while Kountze's Role Players scored 22 of their 55. Couple that with Orangefield turning the ball over 27 times as well as only shooting 8 free throws in the game, and it was a recipe for our disaster. We'll adjust at home and be ready this Friday.
Kountze no doubt is deeper than we are, but our ceiling is just as high and our rims seem to like us at home way more than they do our opponents, lol.
I'm hoping we win Friday, split with yall, and then play the "Seeding Tie-Breaker" in WOS's new awesome arena! Just wishful thinking I guess, but that story would definitely live up to the hype!
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4 minutes ago, mfd814 said:
Congrats! Great accomplishment
We appreciate you sir!
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8 hours ago, CS. said:
Big Congratulations to Jaden “Ghost” Scales. The young sophomore hit 1000 points tonight. Impressive ball skills and played very unselfishly. Great win by O-field.
The entire Bobcat team impressed me tonight
We really appreciate you sir! Thank you for the kind words and support!
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45 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:
This is a big one tonight. East Chambers needs this win to stay in the playoff hunt.
Buna can clinch playoff spot with a win.
I'll be courtside for this one and will provide updates.
Coach Wilson is back, correct?
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3 minutes ago, 5GallonBucket said:
Is this for the season?
This is his Varsity Total. He had 401 as a freshman and the rest this year as a sophomore. He averaged a little less than 8 shot attempts per game last year, but now the ball is in his hands so he has been able to add to that count at a pretty good clip.
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8 hours ago, AggiesAreWe said:
Just found out.
It's regional swim meet that a few of EC's players (a starter and two key reserves) qualified for. School thought the meet would be before school and not after. I completely understand why EC would like the game moved to Saturday.
I also understand why Orangefield would like to keep the game Friday.
For personal reasons I hope the game is moved to Saturday so I can attend after going to United/West Brook game that day. I was told the game would remain a night game if moved to Saturday.
OF @ EC Game is rescheduled for Saturday at 7:30
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17 minutes ago, buccaneers4lyfe said:
Since when did we get a swim team? Its crazy we are thinking about moving basketball games because of a swim meet.
Man, I wondered that too, especially during the 2nd half of District Games. It is a Regional Swim Meet though, so I understand it being a different type of situation.
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40 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:
BTW, EC approached OF about moving this game two weeks ago. So this was not a last minute thing.
Yes, its been ongoing and understandable for both sides on our end as well. We really thought we'd have heard a decision before now, but I guess situations like this have more red tape than what it may seem.
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27 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:
Why would this game be played Saturday?
Apparently EC has a swim meet on Friday and it went to a Superintendent Vote as to which day we will have to play. We all want the game on Friday night like it was originally scheduled. Our other kids have LD's games on Saturday and some of our players work the games as refs or keeping the books.
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Just now, AggiesAreWe said:
yes
Wow, that is tough to read. He is a fine young man with great character! I can personally attest to that and how he has carried himself through the years. Everyone is capable of making a mistake I guess, but he really is a great kid. Sad that another big part of his season is being wasted.
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1 hour ago, AggiesAreWe said:
It's a school discipline issue. He will not be available until first week of playoffs.
Are we talking about Jacaleb Johnson A.K.A. Draymond?
Kountze 55 Orangefield 60/FINAL!
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The negative comments were printed and hung by adults, not the kids. However, these players are Varsity young men, so negativity and being told they couldn't do something did fuel their fire. So, yes whatever it takes is right.